#65 • Soapstone & Ivory Walrus Carvings

Part of May 2025 Curiosities Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $80.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

Two miniature walruses, carved from ivory and soapstone, signed ‘Paniptchuk’, likely Alaska artist Earl Paniptchuk, the second signed by Yup’ik artist Kyle Pungowiyi. Each is missing a single tusk as photographed; the larger measures approximately 2.75" x 1.75" x 2.25" tall.